With so many different types of spirits and countless brands associated with each type, it’s easy to get lost in the tide of booze and end up blankly staring at shelf after shelf of bourbon, rye, gin, vodka, rum, and tequila for hours (if not days). Before you know it, Valentine’s Day is here and you’re stuck handing over that plastic handle of margarita mix that you somehow ended up buying.

Luckily, our favorite bartenders are here to help. We asked them to tell us the best bottle of booze to give your Valentine and, unlike that year you gave your significant other jumper cables and a party-size bag of Funyuns, they didn’t disappoint.

“That’s a hard question to answer because everyone’s tastes are so different. If I was purchasing a bottle for that special someone, I’d make sure that it is something we can enjoy together. I’d pick a bottle of nice bourbon, like a Blanton’s Single Barrel or Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel, two rocks glasses, and nice ice molds.”